Lab Technician

Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,848 - 42,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical and dental plans

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental Leave Up to 12 weeks

10 paid holidays

Wellness program

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Defined retirement plan

Infant at Work program

Transit subsidy

ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Job summary

Arizona Department of Health Services in Phoenix is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Newborn Screening (NBS) Program. You will enter and verify patient and specimen data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), receive and prepare dried blood spot specimens, and perform routine instrument maintenance to ensure accurate testing.

This in-person role requires attention to detail and collaboration with healthcare providers and laboratory teams to maintain high quality results

Qualifications

• Data entry procedures and patient information handling.
• Knowledge of medical lab terminology and normal lab processes.
• Understanding of lab safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify patient and specimen data in LIMS for traceability.
• Receive, accession, and prepare newborn screening specimens per procedures.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Manage laboratory supplies and inventory to support daily testing.
• Maintain daily logs and prepare screening reports for providers.
• Assist hospitals and clinics with Secure Remote Viewer access.

Skills

Data entry

Organization

Oral and written communication

Operating specialized equipment

Detail oriented with a high level of准确

Management of confidential patient信息

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences

College/university coursework in laboratory science

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES. The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Lab Technician

Job Location:

Address: 250 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $38,720

Grade: 15

In-person only

Job Summary

This position provides critical support to the Newborn Screening (NBS) Program by ensuring accurate data management, specimen processing, and laboratory operations. The incumbent is responsible for entering and verifying patient and specimen information in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to maintain data integrity, and for receiving, accessioning, and preparing dried blood spot (DBS) specimens for testing. Additional responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments, managing laboratory supplies and inventory, maintaining accurate records and preparing laboratory reports for healthcare providers, and assisting submitters with access to screening results via the Secure Remote Viewer system.

This role ensures timely and accurate newborn screening, supporting early detection of serious genetic and metabolic disorders and contributing directly to the health of newborns across the state. The position requires attention to detail, adherence to quality and safety standards, and the ability to work collaboratively with laboratory and program teams.

Job Duties

• Enter and verify patient and specimen data - Prepare, enter, and verify demographic and specimen information accurately in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure traceability and data integrity.
• Receive, accession, and prepare newborn screening specimens - Receive and log dried blood spot (DBS) cards, verify completeness of required information, and process and punch specimens for laboratory testing following standard procedures.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance - Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and record work performed according to quality standards.
• Manage laboratory supplies - Receive, label, and organize incoming shipments of reagents and consumables; maintain inventory and restock laboratory areas to support daily testing operations.
• Maintain records and prepare laboratory reports - Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation; sort, review, and prepare laboratory screening result reports for distribution to healthcare providers.
• Provide customer support to healthcare providers - Assist hospitals, clinics, and other submitters with access to newborn screening results through the Secure Remote Viewer system and respond to basic program inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge Of:

• Data entry procedures, methods, and computer systems, including accurate handling of sensitive patient and laboratory information.
• Medical, microbiological, and chemical terminology relevant to newborn screening and laboratory testing.
• Principles, methods, and techniques of chemical, bacterial, and molecular laboratory analysis.
• Laboratory techniques and specialized equipment used in specimen processing and testing.
• Policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements governing laboratory operations and newborn screening programs.
• Safe handling, storage, and disposal of clinical specimens and laboratory reagents.
• Performance management and continuous quality improvement processes to support accurate and efficient laboratory operations.

Skill In

• Data entry
• Organization
• Oral and written communication
• Operating specialized equipment
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Management of confidential patient information

Ability To

• Safe handling of clinical specimens
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and healthcare providers
• Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination

Selective Preference(s)

Education from an accredited college or university, including courses in biological or physical sciences that included laboratory work and laboratory experience in an appropriate field.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a biological or physical science that included laboratory coursework in the basic sciences appropriate to the assignment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.